1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | GP 158 | 409 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1600 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |